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Which Fats Are Good For You and Which Ones Aren't

The biggest influence on blood cholesterol is the fats in your diet, not the amount of cholesterol you get from food. Be smart about fats by knowing the difference between the good fats, which that can lower your risk for disease, and the bad fats, which can raise your cholesterol levels.

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Good Fats vs. Bad Fats

Fats are an essential part of your diet. Fats should make up 20-35 percent of your dietary calories. For example, in an 1,800-calorie diet, 360-630 calories should come from fat. Fats help with nutrient absorption but, when consumed in excess, they can contribute to weight gain, heart disease, and even cancer.

However, not all fats are created equal. While some fats will raise your cholesterol and take a toll on your body, others help promote healthy body function.

The Good Fats: Monounsaturated fat, Polyunsaturated fat

The Bad Fats: Saturated fat, Trans fat

Tip for distinguishing fats: Because of their structure, saturated fats are typically solid at room temperature (think butter) while unsaturated fats are typically liquid at room temperature (think oil).

We'll look at these four fats and help you make healthy decisions when buying groceries, cooking, and eating out.

Good Fat: Polyunsaturated Fat

Why they're good: Omega-3 fatty acids are included in the polyunsaturated fat group. In addition to helping maintain healthy heart function, omega-3s are necessary for healthy cell development and brain function.

What they do for cholesterol: Polyunsaturated fats decrease total cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol. Omega-3 fatty acids decrease cardiovascular risk and the risk of sudden death

Bad Fat: Trans Fat

Why they're bad: Too much trans fat in your diet is not only associated with increased risk of heart disease and stroke, it is also linked to increasing your risk of type 2 diabetes. Most trans fats are artificially made (a small amount are naturally found).

What they do for cholesterol: Trans fats increase total cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol and decrease HDL (good) cholesterol. They also raise the total cholesterol/HDL cholesterol ratio.

Healthy 5-Ingredient Dinner Recipes

Create mouthwatering meals with just a few vibrant fixings using one of our five-ingredient dinner recipes. With our super simple recipes, you can make a delicious meal quickly and slash supermarket time. All recipes have five ingredients or fewer (salt, black pepper, cooking spray, and oil are freebies!).